Former cia officer hank crumpton takes 60 minutes on a tour through the shadowy world of the clandestine service and explains how the cia toppled the taliban after 911. Crumpton gained almost mythical fame after the sept. Crumptons narrative, especially when chronicling the response to the 911 attacks, moves like a thriller, presenting a story of. He was chief of the cias national resources division, 20032005. Exspies infiltrate hollywood as espionage tv shows and. Crumpton author of the art of intelligence goodreads. Erickson which has sold more than 10 million copies worldwide. It focuses on the cias response to 911 and the rapid implementation of covert operations on the ground in afghanistan.
Above all, it is hard to put down, as we follow the author from africa to langley to afghanistan and finally to the department of state. Told him it sounded like self hypnotism to me and he said what of it. A legendary cia spy and counterterrorism expert tells the spellbinding story of his highrisk, actionpacked careerrevelatory and groundbreaking, the art of intelligence will change the way people view the cia, domestic and foreign intelligence, and international terrorism. Jul 14, 2017 i first saw the somber cia memorial wall and book at the side of henry hank crumpton, a legendary former cia officer.
He is also the ceo of crumpton ventures, with investments in manufacturing, cybersecurity, trainingeducation, and robotics with an emphasis on unmanned aerial systems. Select from premium henry crumpton of the highest quality. From cia recruiting missions in africa to pioneering new programs like the uav predator, from running post911 missions in afghanistan to heading up. May 18, 2012 the unm alumni association invites the campus community to a reception introducing unm alumnus and ambassador henry hank crumpton, who will discuss his new book, the art of intelligence. Find the perfect henry crumpton stock photos and editorial news pictures from getty images.
Henry hank crumpton, president of the crumpton group and a former official with the u. Select from premium crumpton of the highest quality. Lessons from a life in the cias clandestine service, hits the bookshelves. Crumpton, a legendary cia spy and counterterrorism expert tells the spellbinding story of his highrisk, actionpacked career revelatory and groundbreaking, the art of intelligence will change the way people view the cia, domestic and foreign intelligence, and international terrorism. Hank crumpton, a twentyfouryear veteran of the cias clandestine service, offers a thrilling account. The art of intelligence draws from the full arc of crumptons espionage and covert action exploits to explain what americas spies do and why their service is more valuable than ever. Ambassador crumpton is the new york times bestselling author of the art of intelligence. Crumpton born 1957 is a retired central intelligence agency operations.
Unm alumni association hosts reception with alumnus. We have some exciting news to share this november 8th, finding hank, a new book by john r. The art of intelligence, hank crumpton books, book worth reading. Lessons from a life in the cias clandestine service by henry a. Mar 22, 2011 henry hank crumpton, former coordinator for counterterrorism at the u.
Lessons from a life in the cias clandestine service 2012. Crumptons bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. To the student of intelligence, however, it is both a cautionary tale and a road map that indicates what sorts of obstacles may lay ahead. Henry hank crumpton, the former cia official who led a covert team of operators in afghanistan after 911, believes the obama administration is doing a lousy job in the fight against. A legendary cia spy and counterterrorism expert tells the spellbinding story of his highrisk, actionpacked career revelatory and groundbreaking, the art of intelligence will change the way people view the cia, domestic and foreign intelligence, and international terrorism. Henry from 911 commission report revealed history news. New hank aaron book pays tribute to atlantas baseball legend. A legendary cia spy and counterterrorism expert tells the spellbinding story of his highrisk, actionpacked career while illustrating the growing importance of americas intelligence officers and their secret missionsfor a crucial period, henry crumpton led the cias global covert operations against americas terrorist enemies, including al qaeda. Hank crumpton, a twentyfouryear veteran of the cias clandestine. Hank crumpton on charlie rose june 11, 2012 related book. New jersey and its history are the direct result of hank ps involvement in a. The big book study group of south orange, new jersey hank being the fifth member. No book like the art of intelligence has ever been writtennot with crumptons. Lessons from a life in the cias clandestine service.
It puts a humanindeed an americanface on the dark world of espionage and covert action. We the cia didnt really get a wakeup call until august 1998, crumpton told this investigation, referring to the the august 7, 1998, twin bombings f the us embassies in kenya and. Crumptons memoir, the art of intelligence, is an engrossing tale of how a seasoned cia officer spearheaded the first campaign in americas war on terror. From cia recruiting missions in africa to pioneering new programs like the uav. This book recounts a life in the cia and lessons learned along the way. In 2012 crumpton published a memoir about his 24 years working for the cia entitled, the art of intelligence. Earn money by sharing your favorite books through our affil.
May 14, 2012 a legendary cia spy and counterterrorism expert tells the spellbinding story of his highrisk, actionpacked careerrevelatory and groundbreaking, the art of intelligence will change the way people view the cia, domestic and foreign intelligence, and international terrorism. We are kickstarting a new photo book and the chance to ride along on our next adventure join us today. Hank crumpton s book signing for the art of intelligence at the warren county, ga, library on june 2, 2012. Hank s almostmythic reputation has been chronicled in bits and pieces.
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The art of intelligence, hank crumpton books, book worth. Crumpton s book is the development of the uavs, but the art of intelligence, as the title suggests, is far more than an account of his role in the postsept. May 15, 2012 by suzanne kelly the art of intelligence the new memoir of former u. I love books that open my eyes and reveal a whole new world. Find the perfect crumpton stock photos and editorial news pictures from getty images. Last month, henry hank crumpton, a revered master of cia covert operations, formally came in from the cold. Owned by felinfoel brewery this restaurant has been a big part of the community for. Sep, 2020 after 35 years, a new fullydocumented book has been published as a companion volume to the awardwinning the palatine families of new york 1710 when hanks seminal two volume set the palatine families of new york 1710 was published in 1985, it was given the prestigious donald lines jacobus award. Hank crumpton s the art of intelligence is the kind of book every american should read. Lessons from a life in the cias clandestine service posted by. April 8, 2008, i doubt ill ever listen closely to his opinions on warfare.
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From cia recruiting missions in africa to pioneering new programs like the uav predator, from running post911 missions in afghanistan to heading up all clandestine cia operations in the united states, crumpton chronicles his rolein the battlefield and in the oval officein transforming the way america wages war and sheds light on. Crumpton audio books, best sellers, author bio audible. Steve coll, author of ghost wars and directorate s. Jun 04, 2012 after his role in afghanistan in 2001and 2002, crumpton spent 2003 and 2004 running cia operations inside the u. From his early years in africa, where he recruited and ran sources, from loathsome criminals to heroic warriors. Crumpton photos and premium high res pictures getty images. Crumpton ventures is led by ambassador henry hank crumpton, a 24year veteran of the cia and the former u. Lessons from a life in the cias clandestine service crumpton, henry a.
But having just listened to a speech he gave titled a new era of conflict at the world affairs council of dallas in 2008 itunes link here, date. Former cia officer henry crumpton chronicles his career as spy and. For a crucial period, henry crumpton led the cias global covert operations. Cia agent hank crumpton on using his wife to smuggle. May 01, 2012 the allure of hank crumpton s book, for the layperson, is probably that its an eyeopening journey through the seemingly secretive intelligence world. Former cia spy and coordinator for counterterrorism, hank. Braves legend hank aaron breaks into a smile while reflecting on his life and career in the living room of his home on the eve of. Aimcv partners is a partnership between aim and crumpton ventures. Crumpton born 1957 is a retired central intelligence agency operations officer, in his 24 year career he was appointed deputy director of the counterterrorism center and head the cias national resources division, which focuses on operations in the united states. The unm alumni association invites the campus community to a reception introducing unm alumnus and ambassador henry hank crumpton, who will discuss his new book, the art of intelligence. May 14, 2012 crumpton s interview comes as his book, the art of intelligence. May 14, 2012 hank crumpton, who served as deputy director of the cias counterterrorism center and led the u. I think ambassador hank crumpton, formerly of the cia, deserves great admiration for his service to the country.
Hank crumpton, a twentyfouryear veteran of the cias clandestine service, offers a thrilling account that delivers profound lessons about what it means to serve as an honorable spy. Its a wonderfully fun and interesting behindthescenes look at the hank the cowdog collection, told in questionandanswer form, featuring the most often asked questions hank readers have had over the past 37 years. From cia recruiting missions in africa to pioneering new programs like the. This book will change the way america views the cia. Lessons from a life in the cias clandestine service ebook. Ambassador henry hank crumpton spent 24 years in the cias national clandestine service, where he operated mostly in the foreign field. Download the art of intelligence lessons from a life in the. State department from august 2005 until february 2007, will visit the virginia tech campus april 7 to discuss the topic a new era of conflict. By suzanne kelly the art of intelligence the new memoir of former u. Henry hank crumpton, president of the crumpton group. The art of intelligence draws from the full arc of crumptons espionage and covert action.
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